blackbeard Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 those look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 micheal, while i agree with your opinion on over sized plug wires on some builds. the subject of 7mm is not debatable. it would be a FACT that plug wires are at least as large as 10.4 mm today, possibly larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Alright Fellas it's time for an long over due update. I have been a little slow at getting to the bench and been tinkering on the injector lines little here and little there. I finally finished the fabrication of them and got them all mocked up. I started out with using some K&S Engineering .020" Dia. Piano/music wire (which ever you like to call it) and I took some of my mothers metal polish and polished the lines to clean them up. Then I used my drawing that I created from my 3D model as a template to get the bends done on the injector lines. I had cut straight lengths of 1/32" OD brass tube and drilled out the custom nuts that I had RB Motion make for me which would slide over the 1/32" Dia Brass tube. The reason I decided to used the 1/32" Dia brass tube and drill out the nuts was to represent an actual Flared tubing. For those that may not know. you have the Flared Tube, a sleeve that goes over the tube and then you have the B-Nut which slides over the Sleeve which seals insures tube alignment with the fitting body axis and minimizes mechanical strain on the tube. I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to represent it but I have given it my best shot and I think I accomplished what I was going for. Here are the pics of the progress.... Here is the Start of the Injector lines. Here is my 2D drawing that I am using as my templates: Here I am bending the .020" Dia Piano/Music wire and over laying it on the templates: Here are all of the Components making up the Injector lines: Here they are installed into the Injector hat. You will see that I have installed the 1/32" dia brass tube into the injector hat and then the nut slides over the tube and having a little bit of the tube hanging out from the nut representing the sleeve I mentioned. Then from there the wire is inserted into the brass tube. I think I need to trim the brass tube down just a tad so not as much of the tube is showing: Bottom View so you can see all the parts: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Here is the other side: Top Down view: Another view: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Here are some Mock Up pics on the engine: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Wow. Allow me to be the first to say . . . awesomely fantastical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 And THIS is why we do what we do.That 'bout sums it up I think.If I think of any real, actual words that apply, I'll get back to ya'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 That's the nicest I've seen Chris. Great job and description on how you did it. Thanks, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoncamaro Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I'm lost for words Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Stunning work. It is well planned work like this that makes this such a killer build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 If it weren't for the 3D-printed hat and some things in the background, that would easily pass for a 1:1 hemi. Great job, Chris... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 And the bar keeps getting raised. Amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 After watching this build for a long time I have come to one realization. I suck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Another stellar update my friend. Glad to see you back at the bench. Next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Good to see you back on this one buddy !! Always enjoy studying your beautiful precise work. Your rendition of the flared fittings looks great. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Hey Everyone... Thanks for all of the comments. I do appreciate them. Sorry but I don't have time to respond to everyone like I normally do but wanted to thank you all. So I started the Manifold Injector lines Today and have been working on them for about 7 hours today. Still not sure if I am happy with them or not but these are just templates that I made before I make the final ones. I decided to makes templates from .020" Brass Rod figuring that it would be much easier to bend them and get them correct first since Brass is a little bit easier to bend than Piano wire. I had no templates for these as I was doing them with what I will call the eye method. Figuring them out as I go...lol These things sure had me frustrated and saying a few words out of my mouth that I shouldn't of said...lol. anyway I am calling it for the night and going to enjoy watching my Minnesota Vikings play the Packers at their Home Opener of their new stadium. I just wanted to share a little progress with you on what I have been working on. Here is the Manifold Fuel Lines: Each piece was individually bent: Right Side: Mocked up on the Engine to see how it would look and fit: [/URL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Dang Cris........I just went to the bathroom in my pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Great stuff, Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Great job brother. Looks like class is back in session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoncamaro Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Awesome work Chris glad to see you back at it brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadFred Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 What a wonderful work you do.it is for sure, that builds like this inspire me very much. keep up the good,clean and crisp work. I Will be watching this.thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Looking real good. And so did the Vikings btw.Mike Zimmer definitely has the defense hitting on all cylinders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Twice the fun. An update and a tutorial. Both are awesome. Glad I recommended plumbing? I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Those are some great looking lines buddy! Cant wait to see the next installment of engine plumbing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I'm out of superlatives. WOW!! So COOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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